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Voltmeter wiggles slightly when running 200 1984

posted by  Lord Volvo on  Wed Jul 28 15:58 CST 2010
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Is this anything to worry about? The voltage regulator, rebuilt alternator (from a reputable auto electric shop) and battery are two years old. The voltage itself is healthy at about 14.5 w/o any accessories running, although it drops to about 13 when the AC is on.

I know that the VDO gauges aren't super-accurate, so I put a digital multimeter in its place and found a slightly-varying voltage of + or - 0.2 volts. I haven't put it across the battery terminals yet while running.

I'm driving from Dayton, Ohio to the VCOA meet in Michigan and want to make sure the old beast is up to the long drive.

Thanks!
--
Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 304,000 miles
Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter
Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15






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